2025 Chevrolet Malibu vs. 2025 Toyota Camry Review

Picture of the 2025 Chevrolet Malibu

2025 Chevrolet
Malibu

MSRP*: $25,800 to $31,500
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2025 Toyota
Camry

MSRP*: $28,700 to $36,425
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MPG - City 28 MPG 44 - 53 MPG
MPG - Hwy 36 MPG 43 - 50 MPG
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Cargo Space Info not available Info not available
Engine
  • 163-hp, 1.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gasoline Fuel)
  • 225-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
  • 232-hp, 2.5-liter, 4 Cylinder Engine (Gas/Electric Hybrid)
Transmission Continuously Variable Continuously Variable
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive All Wheel Drive, Front Wheel Drive
Horsepower 163 hp 225 - 232 hp
Exterior Length 194.2 in 193.5 in
Exterior Width 73.0 in 72.4 in
Leg Room Front 41.5 in
Rear 38.1 in
Front 42.1 in
Rear 38.0 in
Head Room Front 39.1 in
Rear 37.5 in
Front 38.3 in
Rear 37.6 in

*MSRP and Invoice prices displayed are for educational purposes only, do not reflect the actual selling price of a particular vehicle, and do not include applicable gas taxes or destination charges.

Comparison Review

Comfort
The Chevrolet Malibu offers rear passengers about the same space to stretch out as the Toyota Camry with comparable rear head- and legroom in both vehicles. As far as headroom and legroom go, there's not much difference between the Chevrolet Malibu and the Toyota Camry in the front seats.

Convenience
You'll be making about the same number of stops at the gas station with the Chevrolet Malibu as you will with the Toyota Camry, as they get the same number of miles per tank of gas.

Cost
There are a lot of factors to consider when calculating the overall cost of a vehicle. The main consideration is Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP). Based on MSRP, the Chevrolet Malibu is clearly a better financial choice over the Toyota Camry.

Dimensions
The Chevrolet Malibu is about the same width as the Toyota Camry. When looking at overall length, the Chevrolet Malibu takes up about the same amount of space in your garage as the Toyota Camry.

Handling
The Chevrolet Malibu has about the same turning radius as the Toyota Camry, allowing equal maneuverability in and out of tight spots.

Performance
When it comes to horsepower, the Chevrolet Malibu is significantly less powerful than the Toyota Camry. The good news is that, reportedly, cars with lower horsepower engines often have lower insurance premiums.

Powertrain
Due to its much higher torque, the engine of the Chevrolet Malibu does a much better job of transmitting power to the wheels than the Toyota Camry.

Utility
In terms of seating you'll be able to fit the same number of people in both the Chevrolet Malibu and the Toyota Camry.